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Casa Mezcal

Casa Mezcal

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Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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    Jay R.
    "Dance parties after 11p & Mezcal Negronis is all you need!!"(18 Tips)
    Noah X.
    "Grasshoppers are just crunchy."(4 Tips)
    Adriana M.
    "Must try the cucumber margarita!!!!"(5 Tips)
    Katie H.
    "Um, yeah, Barrio Chino around the corner is way better."(3 Tips)
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  • Chris B.heart icon on user image
    Chris BrethelMarch 27, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    A perfect first date spot. Dim lighting with a red hue. Background music, but not overpowering. Social and lively, yet private. A great selection of drinks, and small, tasty, manageable plates.
  • Aimée Jane P.heart icon on user image
    Aimée Jane ParrJanuary 3, 2021
    Love this spot! Perfect evening ambience, with a low lit bar for cocktails and restaurant dining for great food. Recommend the vegetarian or pescado tacos, so tasty! Tostadas too! 🌮
  • Jessica C.
    Jessica CFebruary 16, 2013
    Great atmosphere! Here for cocktails; we had a variety. favorites were: spicy margarita, rose margarita and the cucumber margarita - light on the cucumber with some Serrano peppers added. Fantastic.
  • Ryheart icon on user image
    RyNovember 12, 2019
    Classy-kitschy, friendly staff, they don’t skimp on happy hour margaritas, tasty food and nice atmosphere. A favorite of mine in this area. 👌🏾 Everything is good. Try everything.
  • Kamheart icon on user image
    KamAugust 27, 2014
    Rose infused mezcal margaritas are what I go here for. And I don't even like tequila. Great and intimate atmosphere. They even have an upstairs section for dinner for larger groups.
  • İpek A.
    İpek A.May 22, 2016
    If you are in the mood for mexican this LES place will pleased you. Delicious guac & chips, and melted cheese with mushroom. Of course tacos are good as well.
  • inna k.
    inna katsOctober 24, 2018
    Service on point, flavors are solid. The food is delicious, decor lovely as well. Eat here while the chef is still cooking mama-style.
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014
    The kitchen churns out small bites that you won't find at your standard burrito joint like melted cheese with grasshoppers and tomato, and braised lamb in a chipotle sauce. Read more
  • Brian T.
    Brian TothSeptember 28, 2014
    Came here for Sunday brunch... The chips and guacamole are the best in NYC... Margaritas are handcrafted... Friendliest service. Great hidden Mexican food gem.
  • HOBNOB Magazine
    HOBNOB MagazineApril 6, 2015
    Mixologist Miguel Aranda creates perfectly balanced Latin cocktails with an Asian influence. You might also catch an impromptu band, burlesque, or dance performance.
  • Time Out New York
    Time Out New YorkFebruary 1, 2012
    Get cozy in a velvet booth at this mescal bar adorned with folk art, statuettes, masks and other mementos of the co-owners’ travels. Taste the namesake spirit in a flight of three one-ounce pours. Read more
  • First We Feast
    First We FeastAugust 4, 2014
    The tacos de cazuela—tender stewed meats and vegetables served on a tortilla—offer a change of pace from the Puebla- and West Coast-style tacos found around town. Read more
  • Elvis R.
    Elvis RodricksAugust 28, 2022
    mezcal drinks with outdoor seating… spanish club in there with another secret club upstairs!
  • Nate B.heart icon on user image
    Nate BeattyFebruary 7, 2015
    Get a classic margarita with salt (of course) and make it spicy. It will make your night.
  • ᴡ Y.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ YoungNovember 5, 2016
    I love the brunch here!$26 including 2 brunch drinks. Will be tipsy and full enough to spend a weekend day.
  • Wade V.heart icon on user image
    Wade VMarch 6, 2016
    Great environment. Tasty food. Mezcal Margaritas are the bomb. A bit expensive. Good place for a nice date.
  • First We Feast
    First We FeastAugust 4, 2014
    You can't go wrong with the tinga de res tacos, filled with beef braised slowly in a tomato-chipotle sauce then shredded. Read more
  • Nina L.heart icon on user image
    Nina LoSchiavoJuly 31, 2015
    Incredible lunch special—$12 for an enormous burrito and freshly made agua fresca. Unbeatable deal for quality eats.
  • Tyger M.
    Tyger MadendaNovember 21, 2012
    El llano en llamas put this spot on my spicy drinks list. Great food and cute interior!
  • Joe M.heart icon on user image
    Joe MontesSeptember 29, 2020
    Food is great! But when we were seated, we were greeted with a round of mezcal shots which we assumed were on the house since no one ordered it, but we were charged. Beware!
  • Joe M.
    Joe MathebulaFebruary 13, 2012
    Valentine is very special to all and it's a special day, but i won't jst make u feel special that day only i'll make u feel special every day of ur life*i'll always love
  • Amy W.heart icon on user image
    Amy WangMarch 7, 2015
    Our all time favorite when it comes to mezcal! Huge selection. Also checkout their second floor super cool
  • First We Feast
    First We FeastAugust 4, 2014
    Order this: Tacos de cazuela, tinga de res tacos, chapulqueso, choriqueso, guacamole and chips Read more
  • Suri R.heart icon on user image
    Suri RSeptember 6, 2013
    Just excellent. The martini-style cocktails are ace if you can handle high octane drinks. Sunday night burlesque!!
  • Brittany
    BrittanySeptember 23, 2011
    Burlesque/variety show downstairs on Thursdays, $!0 to get in. Pretty fucking cool. Love the bar - they have the best and most unique drinks made with fun spices and herbs.
  • Irene M.heart icon on user image
    Irene MAugust 10, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    More elegant than Barrio Chino round the corner, CM has comfy seating and creative drink menu for people who like their cocktails strong and spicy.
  • Mayra H.
    Mayra Hernandez OApril 4, 2015
    Decent mexican food, nice mezcal and mexican beers, great mexican music, casual spot for melancholic Mexicans.
  • Nisa G.heart icon on user image
    Nisa GOctober 16, 2018
    Great variation of mezcals & cocktails
  • Adam A.heart icon on user image
    Adam AlixNovember 3, 2014
    Chicken Itake lunch special: $11 for a giant burrito with guacamole. Includes a large Mexican coffee to pick you back up after.
  • CRUZiiiE
    CRUZiiiEMarch 17, 2015
    The cocktails are great, especially at happy hour prices, but the service could improve. The "large" guac is TEENY...skip it!
  • Eva A.
    Eva AgoulnikApril 11, 2013
    The mojitos are fantastic. Come on a Wednesday night and see a band play upstairs while you dine or lounge on the sofas.
  • Alex
    AlexJuly 21, 2013
    Looking for that alt taste that any foodie / cocktails aficionado / New Yorker look for ? Try d mezcal Margarita for change.
  • Mindy C.heart icon on user image
    Mindy CarstensenFebruary 12, 2016
    Have them add Serrano pepper to the cucumber margarita. Spicy, refreshing perfection!
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceNovember 11, 2011
    Winner of Best Latin Bar in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Order mezcal from the owner's private Oaxacan distillery.
  • Victoria U.heart icon on user image
    Victoria U.June 18, 2015
    Choriqueso and the chorizo tacos. Do it. A good alternative to Barrio Chino.
  • Marisa F.heart icon on user image
    Marisa FrancoMarch 30, 2015
    The vegetable cazuela is incredible. A delicious hearty stew!
  • K D.heart icon on user image
    K DMarch 28, 2015
    Cocktails are better at The upstairs bar! Best Mezcal drinks in the city.
  • Marina J.
    Marina JimenezJuly 13, 2014
    If you are very Hungry, do not hesitate and order the Tlayuda!!!
  • Margot M.
    Margot MazurAugust 8, 2014
    Try not to notice the C health rating and just sit at the bar for your mezcal margarita. Delicious.
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistJune 2, 2010
    This three-floor ode to Oaxacan culture features a top level art gallery, subterranean cinema/music venue, and a street level festive mescaleria. Read more
  • Michelle W.heart icon on user image
    Michelle WilesJanuary 26, 2023
    Churros were better than expected. Kale salad is good
  • Sergey S.
    Sergey ShmidtJune 8, 2013
    Check out Quesadilla, Taco or Tostadas. Be sure that you will not be disappointed.
  • Aleheart icon on user image
    AleNovember 21, 2021
    Nice menu; I usually go for the burger
  • Matt D.
    Matt DonatelliDecember 20, 2015
    Live music on the second floor is fun.
  • Find. Eat. Drink.
    Find. Eat. Drink.July 3, 2011
    Get there before 7pm for the $6 margaritas. Try the Hibiscus Margarita, it has a nice tartness to it.
  • Monica C.heart icon on user image
    Monica CullenApril 26, 2015
    Variety of margaritas; try the ginger--has tang but still tastes like a margarita
  • Jacquesheart icon on user image
    JacquesJune 23, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Tacos to the end, and best mezcal in town!
  • Thomas V.heart icon on user image
    Thomas Vander SticheleNovember 7, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    Guacamole was perfect. More please.
  • Khristian O.
    Khristian OlivaresNovember 11, 2019
    Best mezcal menu in NYC
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeSeptember 17, 2015
    Another subpar Mexican spot. Decor is festive, margaritas are good (spicy cucumber!), but the food is below average and the chips and salsa are borderline embarrassing
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